About Metro Equity Capital: Your National Partner in $5M–$75M Capital Solutions

Founded in 2010, Metro Equity Capital is a hybrid lender, investment banking boutique, capital arranger, and advisor serving U.S. SMBs nationwide. We specialize in $5M–$75M deals across business services, manufacturing, healthcare, e-commerce, technology, home services, distribution, professional services, and energy—avoiding construction, transportation, real estate, and cannabis. With FINRA-licensed expertise, we deliver equity, debt, mezzanine, and structured finance, plus sell-side and buy-side advisory, without upfront fees. Our $50B+ Assets Under Management network ensures fast, performance-based outcomes.

Our Story

Metro Equity Capital was founded with a simple purpose: to give business owners a trusted partner in navigating complex financing and strategic transactions. After more than 30 years in finance, Mr. McNeill saw firsthand how many firms led with large upfront fees, rigid processes, or misaligned incentives. Metro was built to be the opposite — transparent, responsive, and aligned with client outcomes.

Our Approach

Metro supports lower–middle–market companies with practical, execution-focused financing and advisory solutions. We work on transactions ranging from $5 million to $75 million, including acquisition financing, management buyouts, recapitalizations, partner buyouts, and growth capital raises.

Every engagement begins with understanding the business and its goals. We tailor each structure to ownership needs while leveraging a curated network of lenders, private credit funds, and strategic investors.

Founder Background

Mr. McNeill is an accredited investor with more than 30 years of experience across investment banking, corporate finance, and strategic consulting. In addition to founding Metro Equity Capital, he is personally invested in several private businesses and maintains an active portfolio of private and public company investments.

Before launching Metro Equity Capital in 2010, Mr. McNeill served in Managing Director roles at boutique investment banks in Arizona and California. His experience also includes:

• Corporate development for a publicly traded communications company
• Strategic consulting for a software firm later acquired by EMC (and subsequently Dell)
• Early-career roles in investment analysis and brokerage innovation

He holds the Series 7, Series 66, Series 79, and Designated Broker licenses.

Deal Experiences

Our track record demonstrates our ability to deliver in diverse sectors and structures. Recent transactions include:

• $65M Public Gaming Company – Management Buyout Financing
• $50M Consumer Electronics Company – M&A and Growth Capital Financing
• $20M Healthcare Services Company – M&A and Growth Capital Financing
• $16M Behavioral Healthcare Company – M&A and Growth Capital Financing
• $12M Payment Processor Fintech Company – M&A and Growth Capital Financing
• $12M Directional Drilling Company – M&A and Growth Capital Financing
• $10M IT Services Company – Acquisition Financing
• $7M Healthcare Services Company – Majority Shareholder Buyout Financing
• $6M Industrial Electrical Contractor Company – Equity Refinance
• $5M Payment Processor Company – Acquisition Financing

Our Commitment

Metro was built to support business owners, management teams, and shareholders through major financial decisions with:

• Integrity and transparency
• Clear, unbiased advice
• Strong execution from diligence through closing
• Strict confidentiality
• Long-term alignment, not transactional thinking

Whether you’re raising capital, funding an acquisition, or preparing for an ownership transition, our mission is to provide straightforward solutions and dependable advisory support.

Securities offered through GT Securities, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.